GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK FROSTING

Here is another of my favorites: a gingerbread recipe that is completely decadent. This has got to be simply heavenly and would elegantly top off a meal in fall or winter, especially. I'm thinking this will be a snowed-in-during-January project.
Recipe & photo: Southern Living Magazine
12-16-14

SPICED GLAZED PECANS

Process the first 7 ingredients in a food processor for 1 minute or until ginger is finely ground. Beat buter at medium speed with an electric stand mixer until creamy. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time; beat until blended after each addition.